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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.32, 975.25 and 217.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.32, 975.25 and 217.38 is: 325.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.32 : 975.25 = 217.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.32/975.25 = 217.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.32x = 975.25 × 217.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.32x = 211,999.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,999.85/650.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.99

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